Purchasing Manager Jobs in Washington

A Purchasing Manager in the logistics industry is responsible for overseeing and managing the purchasing activities of a company. They play a vital role in sourcing raw materials, goods, and services, negotiating contracts and prices, creating and implementing purchasing strategies, and maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers. Their primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations at the most cost-effective prices. They also manage a team of purchasing officers and other staff and are involved in recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of these employees.

A successful Purchasing Manager should possess strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, and decision-making abilities. They should be proficient in materials management and inventory control, and should also have a good understanding of supply chain management. Certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can enhance their credibility in the field. Prior roles that a person might have before becoming a Purchasing Manager include Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, and Supply Chain Analyst.

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Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Optical Fiber

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support...

Supplier Manager

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago

Position: Supplier Manager Job Description: As a Cybersecurity Supplier Program Manager you will build influential relationships with key decision makers at assigned suppliers in order to grow...

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Sr. Vendor Manager, eero CS

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

At eero we pride ourselves in providing every customer a world class experience. Our mission is to make technology in homes and businesses just work - through fast, reliable, secure connectivity....

Sr DC Capex Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

  • North Bend, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • North Bend, WA
  • 1 day ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB (Starlink)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, PCB (Starlink) Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - Redmond, WA Posted: 3/13/2025 - Expires: 6/11/2025 Job ID: 286560591 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print...

Acquisition Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Acquisition Manager - Closer Pacific Property and Investments is hiring an Acquisition Manager to close real estate deals. This full-time role requires a motivated sales professional who is...

Sourcing Specialist, Mechanical (Starlink)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

The functions within the department include procurement, planning and fulfillment, supplier development and quality, logistics, inventory management, negotiation of supplier contracts and pricing, and...

SAP - Procurement - Manager - Tech Consulting - Open Location

  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 2 days ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Senior Optics Sourcing Manager, Project Kuiper

  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've...

Pharmacy Technician 2 - Purchasing (100% Fte, Day Shifts)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

This recruitment offers a $4,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine #UWMRecruitmentIncentive The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT has an...

Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT E Com & Distribution

  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or other supply chain professional certification is preferred....

Manager Procurement Analytics

  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seatac, WA
  • 3 days ago

Company Alaska Airlines The Team Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans...

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Wearables, Display and Optics

  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago

The Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing Group at Meta Reality Labs ("RL") is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Wearables Display & Optics to drive impact and deliver results in highly...

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Custom Mechanicals

  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 3 days ago

The strategic sourcing manager will develop, drive and execute a new product category with Reality Lab at Meta. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a...

Procurement Director (Temporary)

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

Procurement Director (Temporary) Job ID 209914 Posted 07-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Caguas - Puerto Rico - United...

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Salary for Purchasing Manager Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Purchasing Managers in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.6%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Purchasing Managers in Washington
4-6 years
42.9%
2-4 years
23.8%
6-8 years
19.0%
8-10 years
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%


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